Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain has desire to keep going after play-off hurt

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie is determined to prolong her international career, even without a European Championship to look forward to next summer.

The 35-year-old defender missed Scotland’s play-off matches as she recovers from a knee injury but is close to a return at Aston Villa.

Corsie joined the squad for both legs of the qualifying final against Finland, sharing in the crushing disappointment of a 2-0 aggregate loss.

“Being around the team, my motivation to play again is there,” she said on the BBC’s Behind the Goals podcast. “I hope there is another opportunity.”

Corsie made her international debut in 2009 and first skippered the side two years later.

The centre-half has amassed 154 caps, scoring 20 goals, and played at Euro 2017 and the 2019 World Cup.

Corsie explained that she is “probably two weeks away” from resuming full training with her Women’s Super League club.

“From a selfish point of view, (playing for Scotland) is a massive part of keeping me motivated to get over the final few hurdles with my knee,” she said.

“I really believed that motivation would have included the summer. Over time we’ll process that.

“To play for your country is an incredible feeling. It’s never a guarantee or a given. That’s how everyone needs to feel. You push for your club for the chance to be selected.”